Finford House, Bunnahow, Ballinruan, Co. Clare, H91PW8Y

FINFORD HOUSE WITH LAKE FRONTAGE TO BUNNAHOW LOUGH THE PROPERTY IS AVAILABLE ON A VARIABLE ACREAGE RANGING FROM APPOXIMATELY 2.42 HECTARES / 6 ACRES TO APPROXIMATELY 6.88 HECTARES / 17 ACRES WITH AN ADDITIONAL C. 1.94 HECTARES / 4.8 ACRES OF LAKE. Shannon International Airport 40 km, Galway City 55 km, Gort 9 km, Ennis 20 km. DESCRIPTION A charming period house situated in a tranquil setting with frontage and fishing rights to Bunnahow Lough and fantastic views across the surrounding countryside. Conveniently located within easy reach of the M18 motorway to Galway City, Shannon Airport and the M6 in an area of outstanding natural beauty close to The Burren and Wild Atlantic Way where clear water, clean air and green pastureland predominate. The property includes approximately 4.8 acres of Bunnahow Lough, well known for its pike and coarse fishing with fishing rights to the entire. There is also a stretch of the Moyree River that borders the property and flows into the lake, both of which are easily accessed by boat from a mooring on the riverbank and a private jetty from the lake shore. Both lake and lands are a haven for wildlife that include many species of birds including swans, duck, woodcock and snipe. The house is approached via an impressive avenue through an entrance with stone piers and iron gates that leads to a large gravelled parking area at the rear of the house. Fine mature trees and expansive lawns surround the house providing complete privacy. The house which is full of charm and character has seven bedrooms and five bathrooms, two reception rooms, conservatory, kitchen, utility and cloakroom. The outbuildings include a studio that could be converted into additional accommodation if required (SPP), a boat house, a timber potting shed and garden room. The Burren National Park renowned for its rugged limestone landscape, rare wildflowers and unique views is 10 kilometres away and The Wild Atlantic Way with its towering cliffs, vast sandy beaches and some of the finest links golf courses in Europe is 25 km distant. Galway city famous for its hotels, bars, restaurants and racecourse is within an hour’s drive. The local town of Gort (9 km distant) has a wide variety of shops, restaurants and bars, a Supervalu, Lidl and Centra, Bank of Ireland, Post Office, primary and secondary schools and sports clubs. Scoil Aine Naofa primary school is 3 km distant. ACCOMMODATION C. 255 m² / 2,745 ft² Entrance Hall: 5.40m x 2.75m. Tiled floor. Sitting / Dining Room: 6.50m x 5.40m. Slate fireplace with cast iron insert and solid fuel stove, timber floor. Double doors leading to conservatory. Conservatory: 5.60m Average x 3.55m. Tiled floor and double doors outside. Kitchen: 6.05m x 3.60m. Fitted cupboards, drawers and work tops with tiled surround and Belfast sink. Rangemaster cooker with oven, grill, gas hob and extractor fan, freezer, fridge and dishwasher. Rear Hallway with rear door: 1.90m x 0.95m. Utility Room: 3.20m x 1.90m. Fitted cupboards, drawers and work tops, stainless-steel sink, central heating boiler and tiled floor. Cloakroom: 1.90m x 1.65m. Wash had basin, WC and tiled floor. Living Room: 3.80m x 3.45m. Fitted shelves and timber floor. Bedroom 1: 3.75m x 3.65m. Built in wardrobe. Ensuite Bathroom: 2.05m x 1.20m. Shower, WC, wash hand basin, tiled floor and walls. First Floor Landing: 5.40m x 2.75m. Bedroom 2: 5.15m x 2.65m. Ensuite Bathroom: 2.65m x 1.05m. Shower, WC, wash hand basin, tiled floor and walls. Bedroom 3: 4.05m x 3.60m. Bedroom 4: 4.00m Average x 3.00m Average. Ensuite Bathroom: 2.65m x 1.05m. Shower, WC, wash hand basin, tiled floor and walls. Bedroom 5: 5.15m x 2.65m. Ensuite Bathroom: 2.65m x 1.20m. Shower, WC, wash hand basin, tiled floor and walls. Airing Cupboard: 1.50m x 1.00m Fitted shelves and hot water immersion. Bedroom 6: 3.50m Average x 2.50m Average. Wash hand basin. Bedroom 7: 3.50m Average x 2.50m Average. Wash hand basin. Bathroom: 3.00m x 2.10m. Bath with shower attachment, WC, wash hand basin, tiled floor and walls. OUTBUILDINGS STUDIO Studio Room 7.05m x 4.45m with Mezzanine 7.05m x 1.55m. Ceiling height 4.30m. Sunroom: 4.10m x 2.65m. Double exterior doors. BOAT SHED: 8.60m x 7.20m. THE LANDS The lands which total approximately 17 acres are divided into four paddocks are all in permanent pasture with views and frontage to the lake. There are approximately 250 metres of lake frontage and approximately 4.8 acres of the lake is included with the property with fishing rights extending across the entire lake. SERVICES Broadband, well water, broadband, oil fired central heating, sewage treatment plant. DIRECTIONS From Gort proceed on the Ennis Road (R458) for approximately 9km and the entrance is on the left. From Shannon / Limerick proceed on M18 northwards, exit motorway at Exit 15 (SIGN Crusheen) and proceed on the Gort Road (R458) for approximately 9km and the entrance is on the right. VIEWINGS Viewings are by prior appointment only, to arrange a viewing please contact Ed Townshend: Mobile: 087 2774604. Email: edward@townshends.ie. ASKING PRICE The House with C. 6 acres & C. 4.8 acres of lake. Asking Price €650,000 The Entire Property. The House with C. 17 acres & C. 4.8 acres of lake. Asking Price €780,000 DISCLAIMER All details issued by Townshend’s Auctioneers including websites, brochures, maps and plans are for illustrative purposes only and while every care is taken to ensure that details are correct Townshend’s Auctioneers do not hold themselves responsible for any inaccuracies therein.